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Fit New Gear Knob

paulaldo
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i have just bought a new gear knob for my focus zetec s .How do i get the base of the leather gaitor off the centre console so i can take ithe old gear knob off

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    you dont need to the boot slides down over the shaft ooerr and the knob unscrews at least it has on every ford ive had the base is removed using a flat blad screwdriver lever it gently at the end nearest the dash

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    i used a clean flat wallpaper scrapper with a bit of kitchen towel for protection... and gently lifted the silver surround from the front (the bit nearest the handbrake) once thats off just unscrew the gear head. bare in mind the leather and silver trim are all attached... hope this helps

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    Has someone been scanning their Haynes manual?

    If so: Refitting is the reverse of removal!!!

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    Has someone been scanning their Haynes manual?

    If so: Refitting is the reverse of removal!!!

    Not me sir, that's copyright infringement. ;)

    And yes. :)

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    Have i come on the right forum.'shaft,knob' ha ha

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    You've come on the forums??? you dirty beggar! :P

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    hi all ,can anyone tell me what gearstick knob fits a ford focus 1.6 zetec, ive tryed sevrel with know success, anyone help me please .want a change from the ford one .

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    iv got the richbrook ford one fitted to mine ..just pull the gaiter down and unscrew. no need to remove the surround :)

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